Cuban Santeria: The Way of the Saints

Despite its many practitioners, Santeria is difficult to see first-hand – Santeria priestesses are often wary of foreigners. It was very unusual that they allowed a camera into this secret ceremony.

Most Cubans are Catholic. Many also believe in Santeria, a syncretic religion that was brought to Cuba with the slave trade. Santeria customs include sacred drumming, animal sacrifice, and trance-like state that is used for communicating with their ancestors and deities.

Santeria isn’t just a religion – it’s a reflection of the Cuban personality.

Born of resistance and survival - and now a celebration.

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